Youth Peer Navigator - Crisis-to-Care Champion

Ramey-Estep Homes, Inc.; Ashland (KY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Ramey-Estep Homes, Inc. in Kentucky seeks a Youth Peer Support Specialist (YPSS) to engage youth, families, and caregivers referred through regional telebehavioral health services.

The YPSS uses lived experience to build trust, coordinate with schools and partners, assist with transportation, housing, benefits, telehealth setup, and ensure timely follow-up after crises or hospital discharges.

Qualifications

• Lived experience with youth mental health or related DCBS/DJJ settings.
• Must be 18–35 years old per state regulations.
• Valid Driver’s License and insurability.
• Ability to read, write and converse in English.
• Pre-employment drug screen and background check required.
• Familiarity with telehealth platforms and electronic health records.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer support and engagement to youth and caregivers.
• Contact youth and families promptly after referral (24–72 hours).
• Serve as a role model with coping strategies and resilience.
• Coordinate with schools and community partners to support care.
• Assist families in overcoming barriers to care (transport, housing, benefits, etc.).
• Complete required documentation within timeframes to support grant reporting.
• Re-engage youth and families after missed appointments at 7, 30, 60 and 90 days.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Ramey-Estep Homes, Inc. in Kentucky seeks a Youth Peer Support Specialist (YPSS) to engage youth, families, and caregivers referred through regional telebehavioral health services.

The YPSS uses lived experience to build trust, coordinate with schools and partners, assist with transportation, housing, benefits, telehealth setup, and ensure timely follow-up after crises or hospital discharges.